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RX17 VNU

2017 BMW R1200

Brown Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,783 mi
Last recorded15,783 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW R120014,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX17 VNU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2017
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 15,783 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 15,753 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 15,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Wheel spoke slightly bent small dent on front rim (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 12 May 2021 13,861 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 11,073 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 11,073 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

How Reliable is the BMW R1200?

Based on 133,237 MOT tests across 17,003 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,746
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
17,003
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 461
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 278
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 261
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 139
Headlamp aim too high 121
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RX17 VNU is a 2017 BMW R1200 in Brown with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2017 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.6% with a typical mileage of 14,466 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX17 VNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 9 years old, this BMW R1200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX17 VNU registered?

RX17 VNU is a 2017 BMW R1200, first registered on 2 August 2017.

Is RX17 VNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX17 VNU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX17 VNU have outstanding finance?

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